Mekato's Colombian Bakery
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Mekato's Colombian Bakery has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. On Jun 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- NOTED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR NORTH KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.---DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAIN SCREENED COVER UNDER THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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May 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS MEAT STUFFED PASTRIES INSIDE THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 78.4F. REVIEWED HOT AND COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS FOR TCS FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-7-24 REPORT #2594134 NOT CORRECTED.#16- 4-602.11(B-E)- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.#37- 3-302.12---OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).#51- 5-204.12-- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT NORTH SIDE UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.#55- 6-201.17-- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE WOODEN TABLE WITH A LARGE METAL CONTAINER ON TOP. HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON AT AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE THE WALK-IN COOLER OR FOR SOILED LINENS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL EXTERIOR HOOD VENTILATION IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR NORTH KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----NOTED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND DIRTY FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AND GRESE UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE NORTH KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---WALLS AT SAME SINK AREA WITH GREASE SPLATTER.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAIN SCREENED COVER UNDER THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A PLUMBING ROUTER BEING STORED IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
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May 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: THE PREMISES HAS 2 KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.THE NORTH SIDE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK AND A UTILITY MOP SINK ALSO, WASHROOM.HOWEVER,OBSERVED THE SOUTH SIDE KITCHEN FOOD PREP WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE SINKS (3-COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP SINK,WASHROOMS,UTILITY MOP SINK) ALSO,NOTICED HOT WATER HEATER WAS TURNED-OFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN IN THE NORTH SIDE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT NORTH SIDE UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE SOUTH SIDE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE NORTH SIDE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2560316 DATED JULY 6 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #10 PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, #47 REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, #49 CLEAN RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND TO #58 PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM; OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE;OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Aug 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLER COOLERS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 57 F AND 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2560316 DATED JULY 6 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #10 PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, #47 REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, #49 CLEAN RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND TO #58 PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM; OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE;OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51-53 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF EGGS, 1 GALLON OF MILK, AND 1/4TH GALLON OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM ($25)INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (05-07-2021) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, MEAT EMPANADA, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR (2) PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 7, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOOD (SAUSAGE AT 143.6F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN IN THE NORTH PREP AREA..
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, PREP SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE NORTH SIDE PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE NORTH PREP AREA.
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Mar 31, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/30/20 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2019 WAS POSTED ON THE WALL. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN. CLEAN THE MOLD GROWTH INSIDE OF THE UNUSED CHEST FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES BY THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE NORTH PREP AREA. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NORTH PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE NORTH PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE NORTH PREP AREA.
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Jun 30, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHORIZO, SALSA)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR PRODUCTION OF CHORIZO SAUSAGE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLED ON LARGE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Jun 26, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS; BAKED CHORIZO 108 F, BALED PORK MEATS 120 F, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT PUBLIC BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 88.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHORIZO, SALSA)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND CHORIZO SAUSAGE MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT (HACCP) . OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY REMOVED ALL CHORIZO FROM SALES FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR PRODUCTION OF CHORIZO SAUSAGE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10-24-19,REPORT #2320366. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLED ON LARGE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Upgradead to priority foundation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Upgraded to priority foundation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Upgraded to priority foundation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOU CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # DATED 8/21/18. #41- 3-304.14(D) ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES ,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.#49- 4-601.11(C)-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ONE BURNER STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TOP EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. #51-5-204.12-CAN NOT FIND THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO VERIFY WHERE THE BACKFLOW IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND DEFROST THE ACCUMULATED ICE UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD ARE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 21, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C)-ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)- NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11-ALL PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, NAME AND PLACE OF THE BUSINESS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11(A)-OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE PREPARING DOUGH IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(D) ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES ,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304,12(A) FOUND SCOOP FOR THE FLOUR INSIDE THE FLOUR CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PUT SCOOP OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER HANDLED UP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE FLOUR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11(A) ALL CLEANED SINGLE USE UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15(A) MUST REPLACE EXTRA LARGE POTS,PANS, WITH SMALLER ONES SO IT WILL FIT ON THE 3 COMPT SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ONE BURNER STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TOP EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-CAN NOT FIND THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO VERIFY WHERE THE BACKFLOW IS LOCATED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WINDOW IN THE DINNING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-211.11- FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER WITH DEBRIS, AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-BROKEN,CRACKED FLOOR TILES ON THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.11-VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVINGS AT REAR PREP AREA,INTERIORS OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PASTRIES PACKED ON PREMISES FOR SALE. PUT NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCTS,ANY FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED ON THE LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : CRACKED /BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CHEMICAL ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND THRU-OUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL 4" COVING/BASEBOARD THRU-OUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR' SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PASTRIES PACKED ON PREMISES FOR SALE. PUT NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCTS,ANY FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED ON THE LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,AND THE 2 ONE BURNER STOVE (WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED /BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CHEMICAL ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND THRU-OUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL 4" COVING/BASEBOARD THRU-OUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES, FRONT COUNTER TABLES, AND SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unused equipment on premises. Instructed to repair 3 door freezer or remove from premises, clutter rear closet area, instructed to clean, remove clutter and better organize,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jun 4, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS AND REPAIR THRESHOLD, TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES, FRONT COUNTER TABLES, AND SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA, NOT CLEANED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FRONT AREA, NEEDS TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS NOT CONSPICUOUS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SEE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unused equipment on premises. Instructed to repair 3 door freezer or remove from premises, clutter rear closet area, instructed to clean, remove clutter and better organize,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Feb 4, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unued equipment on premises. Instructed to repair 3 door freezer or remove from premises.
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Jan 23, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
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Jan 8, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Pest control logbook not provided or maintained. Establishment not able to provide written pest control logbook. Instructed to have licensed pest control company service premises and provide logbook with all written documents.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentailly hazardous foods-Empanada(Chicken) at 149.8 F is being served and prepared. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
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Jul 5, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT BAKERY PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD CART AT BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, MOP SINK, BAKERY EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS; ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT REAR MOP SINK ROOM/AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER BAKERY AREA 3COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT/SEAL GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED AT STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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May 8, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 143.5F. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CHORIZO (COOKED SAUSAGE) AT 101.5F, FRIED PORK AT 110.6, MORCILLA (BLOOD SAUSAGE) AT 97.8F, EMPANADA WITH RICE AND BEANS AT 113.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 20 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT OR LEVEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BAKERY DISPLAY CASE AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. --------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mekato's Colombian Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mekato's Colombian Bakery on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mekato's Colombian Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Mekato's Colombian Bakery.
Has Mekato's Colombian Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mekato's Colombian Bakery have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mekato's Colombian Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mekato's Colombian Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mekato's Colombian Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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